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  • healthcare data breaches

    Preventing Healthcare Data Breaches With Compliance Software

    Published On: January 24th, 2025

    What Constitutes a Healthcare Data Breach?A healthcare information breach is the disclosure, sharing, or access of a patient’s protected health information (PHI) without written consent. Of all the incidents of [...]

  • DOJ False Claims Act Settlements in 2024

    2024 DOJ False Claims Act Settlements in Healthcare Recover $1.67B

    Published On: January 23rd, 2025

    What is the False Claims Act? The federal False Claims Act prohibits someone from knowingly presenting or causing a false claim for payment if the federal government will pay [...]

  • healthcare information management

    What Exactly Is Healthcare Information Management?

    Published On: January 21st, 2025

    Using the right compliance software can help you access these tools and streamline how your team approaches data and documentation management. To determine what your healthcare organization needs, it’s [...]

  • hipaa access control requirements

    Understanding HIPAA Control Requirements

    Published On: January 17th, 2025

    Meeting HIPAA control requirements is crucial when protecting patient data and avoiding costly penalties. Understanding and implementing these controls can be challenging without the proper guidance and tools. With [...]

  • HIPAA Risk Analysis Rule Violation

    OCR Settles With Northeast Surgical Group, P.C. over Potential HIPAA Risk Analysis Rule Violation

    Published On: January 16th, 2025

    NESG agreed to settle allegations of noncompliance with the HIPAA security risk analysis violation. The settlement marks OCR’s 10th ransomware enforcement action, and the 4th enforcement action in OCR’s [...]

  • On Time: OCR Settles HIPAA Right of Access Complaint for $60,000

    Published On: January 16th, 2025

    The agreement marks OCR’s 52nd right of access enforcement action. The first of these enforcement actions dates all the way back to September of 2019. Details of the right [...]

Blog Categories

  • 42 CFR Part 2

    42 CFR Part 2

    42 CFR Part 2 dictates rules for the confidentiality of substance abuse records. Find out when providers are permitted to share records and when they are not.

  • Healthcare Compliance

    Healthcare Compliance

    Healthcare compliance is complex, especially when you have to meet multiple compliance standards. Learn how to navigate HIPAA, OSHA, and SOC 2 requirements.

  • Healthcare Data Breach Report

    Healthcare Data Breach Report

    Each month, we review what caused healthcare data breaches and how they could have been prevented. Learn how to protect your business from breaches and fines.

  • HIPAA Compliance

    HIPAA Compliance

    Whether you’re a healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare vendor, you must meet HIPAA standards. Learn what’s required for HIPAA compliance and how to implement a successful program.

  • HIPAA News

    HIPAA News

    Keep up to date on HIPAA news by checking in with us. We will provide you with information on changes to HIPAA law, healthcare breaches, HIPAA violations, and OCR fines.

  • HIPAA Violation Fines

    HIPAA Violation Fines

    Healthcare organizations that fail to meet HIPAA Privacy, Security, or Breach Notification Rules can face HIPAA violation fines. Find out who has been fined and how they could have prevented penalties.

  • MACRA MIPS

    MACRA MIPS

    To be eligible for reimbursement under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), you must meet Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) standards.

  • OCR Enforcement

    OCR Enforcement

    The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the enforcing body of HIPAA. The OCR conducts investigations into potential HIPAA violations, issuing judgments that can result in settlements.

  • OIG Compliance

    OIG Compliance

    The Office of Inspector General (OIG) released guidance, referred to as the seven elements of compliance. Find out how to implement an effective compliance program.

  • OSHA Healthcare Compliance

    OSHA Healthcare Compliance

    OSHA healthcare compliance ensures a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff. Find out how to meet various OSHA standards specific to healthcare.

  • Right of Access

    Right of Access

    The HIPAA Right of Access standard requires healthcare providers to comply with patient record requests. This standard is the most cited in HIPAA settlements. Learn the rules.

  • SOC 2 Compliance

    SOC 2 Compliance

    The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) created a cybersecurity framework called Service Organization Control Type 2 (SOC 2). Learn how about SOC 2 compliance.